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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
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Posted by: Seth Burns, Hannah Blum, Raymond Holt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Expedition Skills Seminar – Muir, May 4–9, led by RMI Guide Seth Burns, successfully reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at approximately 9:15 AM today. The team encountered cold and windy conditions during their ascent from Camp Muir to the top of Disappointment Cleaver. However, upon reaching 13,200 feet, the winds eased, giving way to sunshine and clear skies.
Over the past several days, the team has been based at Camp Muir, where they focused on building essential mountaineering skills. They will spend one final night on the mountain before descending to Paradise tomorrow.
Well done, team!
PC: Hannah Blum
Barafu. High Camp, 15,200 ft, poised for the summit push. We are into some nice weather now. It was calm and clear and not all that cold this morning at Karanga Camp. After another of chef Tosha’s wonderful mountain breakfasts, we set out for high camp. Naiman led the way today, taking us up broad and easy terrain for the first hour or so. Above 14,000 ft the trail got a little more rocky and narrow in places but it wasn’t giving our seasoned team any real trouble. We took a couple of long and lazy rest breaks today so that our staff of porters and camp builders could get out ahead. Even so, we were walking into Barafu by 11 AM. This gave plenty of time for resting and rehydrating and strategizing for tonight’s climb.
It’ll be an early dinner and then early to bed for this team. We hope to launch for the summit at midnight. All systems are go.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team
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Thanks for sharing such great information! I’m currently planning a Mount Kilimanjaro and safari tour and this helped clarify a lot. Any recommendations on the best time of year to go?
Posted by: mount kilimanjaro climbing tours on 7/5/2025 at 1:58 am
Good luck with summiting tonight. It looks like a great time!!!
Posted by: Steve & Denise Sand on 8/17/2024 at 9:48 am
Jambo from Barafu Camp, 15,200', where we're getting ready to go to the summit tonight!
We enjoyed our shortest walk of the week this morning with the route being direct and quite enjoyable. Traversing around a significant bit of the mountain has allowed us to enjoy Kili from many aspects. And now we can finally see the route that will take us to crater rim, and from there, the summit!
The team is feeling well and we're all primed for tonight's midnight start. The weather has been incredible and I don't see it changing any time soon.
A hot lunch in half an hour will be followed by an early dinner then bed as we prepare ourselves for the big climb.
Wish us luck tonight and we'll follow up tomorrow.
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Great picture of the TEAM! Such an accomplishment! Keep on keeping on! Can’t wait to see the summit picture! Go Carrie and Jeff!
Posted by: Annette Reaves on 8/3/2024 at 4:16 pm
Prayers and good thoughts, Kayla, as you and your team begin your climb to the summit.
Maxine Byrnes
Posted by: Maxine Byrnes on 8/3/2024 at 3:53 pm
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Mike Bennett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Rest day!
Every member of this team deserved one day without hiking, climbing or traveling and we took this one at Casa Ilayaku, which is a lovely, modern hacienda nestled on the slopes of a defunct volcano outside of Quito. Reading, chatting with family over the phone, eating nice meals, checking out the gardens and general lounging were just a few of the relaxing activities for the day. It's helpful that the food here is healthy and fresh to help us heal from the events of yesterday (summitting Cayambe) and prepare for our climb of Antisana.
This evening, we turned our focus towards Antisana. We have a solid plan in place, great Ecuadorian mountain guides and are armed with more experience. Now we hope for good weather to cap off what has already been an excellent trip with a fun team.
RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier
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Hey Dustin!
All the best wishes for you for more perfect weather!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 1/31/2024 at 3:44 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Yah! What were the weather conditions- wind speed and all?
Posted by: Hollyanne on 6/24/2018 at 11:20 am
Congratulations to your team….....Quite an accomplishment, you’re to be proud ! ! !
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Jones on 6/23/2018 at 9:47 pm
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Hi Brave Guys! Hi special to Scott! Tony and I wishing you all all the luck in the world! In Russia we have a saying “God loves Thrinity”. We hope this expedition is your lucky charm!! Wishing you good weather and a safe and very enjoyable climb!!
Posted by: Ann and Tony Rausin on 6/7/2018 at 1:49 pm
Want to wish each of you the greatest success. Special hi to Scott (mom and I friends since middle school). Will keep each of you in my prayers. I know you have the best equipment, talent and willingness….so just go climb the mountain and come home safely.
Posted by: Glenda Bemis on 6/7/2018 at 10:02 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Jess Matthews
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
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Well team u “got this” the summit is so close, man that slope looks like 38-40 degrees angle glad to hear the weather is on ur side rest up for the finally “Ooh Rah” say hello to our friend L R climb on and be safe. Best XO The Bolomey’s
Posted by: Joe&Patty; on 5/26/2016 at 3:10 am
Impressive feat to summit West Buttress during a break in the weather. Patrice tells me that Thursday through Sunday will bring favorable weather; so, maybe you’ll make good progress toward your goal of summiting. I am hoping and praying that you are successful because it’s occurred to me that another climb up Denali might be in your future if you don’t succeed this time. I couldn’t take the anxiety again.
Upwards and onwards!
Posted by: leanne on 5/25/2016 at 1:09 pm
Thank you Seth for keeping us at home with all your blogs and pictures. You made it most enjoyable for us back home. Glad the climb was a success. Your are a great blogger and send great information. Say hi to Chris and we will be glad to see him and hear all his experiences and see all the pictures.
Posted by: Diane Sadler on 1/22/2015 at 9:34 pm
I’ve enjoyed each and every update and appreciate the effort to keep those of us at home informed about some of the things our family member is seeing and doing while on this grand adventure. The whole team rocks and congrats to all for a successful trip.
Posted by: Shirley on 1/22/2015 at 4:37 pm
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